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According to a health expert, iced coffees contain more calories when compared to a steak-and-chops meal. Dr. Rachel Thompson has discovered that women having the drink are consuming a quarter of their recommended 2000-calorie daily intake.
And this intake of calories increases their chances of becoming obese, which in turn could lead to cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Thompson, who works for the World Cancer Research Fund, studied iced drinks from three top chains.
She found that Starbucks' dark berry mocha frappuccino in the largest venti size with added whipped cream has the highest number of calories, counting at 561.
Thompson's research revealed that most iced coffee drinks contained more than 200 calories.
"The fact there is an iced coffee with over a quarter of a woman's daily calorie allowance is alarming," said Thompson.
"There are some iced coffees on the market that are low in calories so it is worth shopping around. We found one that has just three calories," she added.
Meanwhile, Starbucks said that it had some low-calorie iced drinks available.
A spokesman added: "We believe our customers want quality and choice."
